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Quick Summary: We don't collect or sell your personal information. We use basic analytics to improve our site and affiliate links to earn commissions when you purchase through our recommendations. No spam, no data harvesting, no nonsense.
1. Information We Collect
TalkingFluent is a comparison and review website. We collect minimal information to operate our site.
- Analytics Data: We use standard web analytics (Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site, including pages viewed, time on site, geographic location (country/city level), and device type.
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device for analytics and affiliate tracking purposes.
- No Personal Accounts: We do not require you to create accounts, so we don't collect names, emails, passwords, or other personal information directly.
- Referral Information: When you click affiliate links, we may receive information about the referral (but not your personal details).
2. How We Use Information
The limited data we collect is used solely to:
- Improve our website content, design, and user experience
- Understand which language learning platforms our visitors are most interested in
- Track affiliate referrals to receive commissions (this helps us maintain the site)
- Analyze site traffic and visitor behavior to create better content
- Identify and fix technical issues
We never: Sell your data, send spam emails, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Affiliate Relationships
TalkingFluent participates in affiliate marketing programs with various language learning platforms including TalkPal, Duolingo, and others.
What this means: When you click our links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to the platform.
Our commitment: We never let affiliate relationships influence our reviews or rankings. We only recommend products and services we have personally tested and believe provide genuine value to learners. Our reviews remain honest and unbiased.
4. Third-Party Services
When you click links to external platforms (TalkPal, Duolingo, etc.), you will leave our website and be subject to their respective privacy policies.
We recommend: Reviewing the privacy policy of any platform before providing personal information or making a purchase. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
Third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis (Google's Privacy Policy)
- Affiliate Networks: To track referrals and commissions
5. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and operate our website effectively.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand site usage patterns
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: To ensure we receive credit for referrals when you make purchases
Managing cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site features, though our site will remain functional.
6. Data Security
Since we collect minimal data, security risks are inherently low. However, we still take data protection seriously:
- We use industry-standard security measures to protect any information we collect
- Our website uses HTTPS encryption for secure connections
- We never store payment information—all transactions happen on the platforms' secure websites
- We regularly review and update our security practices
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete any such information.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request information about any data we've collected about you
- Deletion: Request deletion of any personal data we may have
- Opt-Out: Disable analytics tracking using browser settings or privacy extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger
- Cookie Control: Manage or delete cookies through your browser settings
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.
Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: TalkingFluent.com
We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.
Bottom Line: TalkingFluent respects your privacy. We collect only what's necessary to run the site, we're transparent about affiliate relationships, and we never sell your data. You're in control of your information at all times.